Warped Wall

The Warped Wall is the signature finale of most ninja warrior courses. Athletes sprint at a 14-foot curved wall and use a single explosive jump and reach to clear the top.

Common Mistakes

  • • Decelerating in the final 3 steps before the wall
  • • Jumping too early instead of running up the curve
  • • Reaching with one arm instead of driving both up
  • • Looking down at the wall instead of up at the lip

Training Focus

  • • Sprint acceleration over short distances
  • • Vertical jump and reach explosiveness
  • • Box jump progressions to 36"+
  • • Confidence reps on a 12-foot wall before progressing

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